Entry of an order recognizing the lien bars any challenge to the rendering of the underlying legal services. Here, though, the stipulated order also expressly provides that the substitute counsel does not waive "any claims or defenses w[ith] respect to fees or expenses," and that there will be a hearing "regarding all fee and expense issues." Therefore, a hearing is necessary to determine whether the former attorney was discharged for cause.
Matter of Verdugo v. Schwartz Goldstone & Campisi, LLP, NY Slip Op 03273 (1st Dep't June 11, 2020)
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